hugh
word
/ˈhju/, /ˈju/
hyoo, yoo
/hjuː/, /juː/
hyoo, yoo
Definition
A male first name used in English-speaking countries. It is a proper name, not a common vocabulary word with a general meaning.
Usage & Nuances
Usually written with a capital letter: 'Hugh'. Common in names like Hugh Grant. Learners may confuse the spelling and pronunciation; the final 'gh' is silent, and the name is pronounced /hjuː/.
Spanish: HugoPortuguese (BR): HugoPortuguese (PT): HugoChinese (Simplified): 休 HughChinese (Traditional): 休 HughHindi: ह्यूArabic: هيوBengali: হিউRussian: ХьюJapanese: ヒューVietnamese: HughKorean: 휴Turkish: HughUrdu: ہیُوIndonesian: Hugh
Example Sentences
My teacher is Hugh.
basic
Hugh lives next door.
basic
I met Hugh at school.
basic
Have you talked to Hugh about the plan yet?
natural
Hugh said he might be a little late.
natural
I always forget how to spell Hugh.
natural